From the Desk of the Trainer
What is the Leadership Training Division? A lot of members think the training is just for Officers. As you can see by the following article the training is for everyone.
Leadership training is NOT just for officers. GWRRA has tried to dispel this myth for several years, however it remains a "truth" in many members' minds. And face it, if you go back several years in GWRRA history it was "Officer Training." Even then it was misunderstood. Leadership training has always been aimed at present and future officers. "Future officers" means "members." How can we expose members to training that is designed to enhance volunteer leaders skills if we wait until they are already officers? The target audience is current officers and all members who would consider becoming volunteer officers.
The LTD curriculum reflects training that focuses on leadership skills while understanding that knowledge is an enabler of those skills. While some of the training deals specifically with skills needed in a GWRRA leadership position, other training deals with Life Skills that will enhance the member's life both within and outside of GWRRA. LTD training is intended to help members realize their full potential and to provide the best possible learning experience. New training ideas are constantly being considered such as: Chapter training vignettes, training videos, Chapter Director "Quick Start" training, Web-based training, training record cards, and more training collaboration with the Operations, Rider Education, and Member Enhancement Divisions.
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John C Williams
828-687-9868
williams4822@bellsouth.net